A Program for the Identification of the Enterobacteriaceae for Use in Teaching the Principles of Computer Identification of Bacteria.

Hammonds, S. J.

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Publication Date: 1990

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A Program for the Identification of the Enterobacteriaceae for Use in Teaching the Principles of Computer Identification of Bacteria.

Hammonds, S. J.

Journal of Biological Education, v24 n4 p283-87 Win 1990

A technique for the numerical identification of bacteria using normalized likelihoods calculated from a probabilistic database is described, and the principles of the technique are explained. The listing of the computer program is included. Specimen results from the program, and examples of how they should be interpreted, are given. (KR)

Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Classification, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Databases, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Monera, Probability, Science Activities, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Computer Programs

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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